273 The Mountain & Bathtub

273: The Mountain & Tub | Stories in Ciderville

Climb Every Mountain Wendy LeBlanc and Patrick Mann met in Washington State before moving to Germany to settle into the 1785 homestead owned by Patrick’s parents. One would think that living near the 14,000 foot (4267.2 meter) mountains of the Pacific Northwest made this cidermaking couple inured to big mountains. They on the other hand … Read more

ep 264 John Bunker | Grandma's apple orchard

264: Grandma’s Apple Orchard | John Bunker

Grandma’s Apple Orchard John Bunker, of Maine, Presents: Grandma’s Apple Orchard: the perfect orchard with only twelve trees. How did she do it? John is a Colby alumnus and was presented the 2019 Commissioner’s Distinguished Service Award by Governor Janet Mills and Commissioner Amanda Beal for Saving Maine’s Apple Heritage. He has also authored two … Read more

244 Traveling the CiderTrail

244: Traveling the Cider Trail | Part 2

Franklin County CiderDays now has a “Cider Trail” with 16 stops covering western Massachusetts and the Berkshires! This is part 2 of the series on traveling the Cider Trail and we will look at 10 stops along the trail. Episode 243 is part 1 of this series and details a 5 stop loop and day … Read more

CiderDay sign - Ria's Making cider workshop

047: CiderDays 2016 Schedule | The Oldest Ciderfest in the US

Simultaneous cider events! Oh My! In this chat I provide insider tips on: The 2016 CiderDays Schedule, held in Franklin County Massachusetts on the first week of November since 1994 Where to buy cider Where to find bulk sweet cider for sale – Bring you barrels Is this family friendly? You bet! Ticket events Free events … Read more

028: John Bunker | Apple Identification

Apple Identification with John Bunker When John Bunker talks or teaches Apple Identification he doesn’t begin with the apple. He always goes back to the root of the tree…unless it is one of the Eric Clapton apples, i.e., you immediately recognize it as a variety that you all ready know. John provides a great metaphor … Read more

Episode 016: John Bunker and Cammy Watts

016: John Bunker | Super Chilly Farm, Maine

John Bunker “Friend of Apples” John Bunker in this chat helps to trace the lineage in the US between cider apples and cidermakers. If you ever doubted whether you are on the right track with your cidermaking skills, Have no fear. Not only does John affirm even one’s most basic cidermaking skills, but our basic love … Read more